The Crystal Kitten “Three little sisters sat by the window…” Mum, isnt that like you and your sisters? Clara sighed, a smile touching her lips. Almost....
No, you wont be coming, James said, his gaze fixed on the mirror in the hallway as he straightened his tie. The tie was new, dark...
Since our son got married, he hardly visits us anymore. Now he spends nearly all his time with his mother-in-law, who, for some reason, constantly needs...
The Queen Mum, please dont worry, but come the New Year, we might have a fewwell, financial troubles. I mean, we wont starve to death or...
Grandma by the Hour “Mr. Alfred, please forgive me, but I really must leave early today. Would it be alright? My little girl is unwell.” Mary...
The Key to Happiness Trouble with your love life? Mrs. Ellis asked, tilting her head a little as she studied her new lodger with a gentle,...
So, picture this: shed be up at 6am sharp, making celery smoothiesevery morning, without fail. Im 53, and I spent three months living with a 35-year-old,...
Heat It Up Yourself Rose Simmons set a pot of stew on the table and glanced at her husband. George Nichols was already seated, absorbed in...
So the other night, I was invited out for dinner by this chap, Alan hes 67, silver-haired, really quite charming in that old-fashioned way. We met...
Emily froze by the front door, key clutched in her trembling hand. From inside the flat came muffled shuffling and faint muttering. James was at work,...